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Chen Yuguang (Cafe de Coral)

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Michael Chan Yue Kwong is the former Chairman of Café de Coral Group and a former member of the Provisional Minimum Wage Commission.

Personal Background

Michael Chan is originally from Shunde and was born in Hong Kong. He studied at La Salle Primary School[1], later attending La Salle College until Form 7 before pursuing further studies in Canada[1]. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Social and Political Studies and a Master's degree in Urban Planning from the University of Manitoba. He lived in Canada for 12 years. Upon returning to Hong Kong, he joined the Territory Development Department (predecessor of the Civil Engineering and Development Department). In 1984, he joined Café de Coral. By 1989, he had become the Chief Executive Officer of Café de Coral. In 1997, he was promoted to Chairman of the Board of Directors[2]. At the end of March 2016, he stepped down as Chairman, retaining only a position as Non-Executive Director[3][4].

From 2007 to 2010, Chan served as a council member of the Hong Kong Employers' Federation, a member of the Hong Kong Tourism Board[5], and an elected member of the Hong Kong Quality Tourism Services Association.

During his time as a member of the Provisional Minimum Wage Commission, he was dubbed "Chan 19" for hiring employees at an hourly wage of HK$19[6][7]. Chan was also criticized by legislator Leung Kwok-hung from the League of Social Democrats for exploiting workers[8].

Chan is currently the Chairman of Lifestyle Group[9]. The group wholly owns and manages BOA Club, DEA Club, the historic Western Market, the renowned Little Sun Children's Education Centre, the unique Grand Stage Restaurant and Club One, as well as several social dance-themed restaurants including Dance Culture Hub.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://paper.wenweipo.com/2009/07/22/MR0907220001.htm
  2. ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%99%B3%E8%A3%95%E5%85%89_(%E5%A4%A7%E5%AE%B6%E6%A8%82)#cite_ref-2
  3. ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%99%B3%E8%A3%95%E5%85%89_(%E5%A4%A7%E5%AE%B6%E6%A8%82)#cite_ref-3
  4. ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%99%B3%E8%A3%95%E5%85%89_(%E5%A4%A7%E5%AE%B6%E6%A8%82)#cite_ref-4
  5. ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%99%B3%E8%A3%95%E5%85%89_(%E5%A4%A7%E5%AE%B6%E6%A8%82)#cite_ref-5
  6. ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%99%B3%E8%A3%95%E5%85%89_(%E5%A4%A7%E5%AE%B6%E6%A8%82)#cite_ref-6
  7. ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%99%B3%E8%A3%95%E5%85%89_(%E5%A4%A7%E5%AE%B6%E6%A8%82)#cite_ref-7
  8. ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%99%B3%E8%A3%95%E5%85%89_(%E5%A4%A7%E5%AE%B6%E6%A8%82)#cite_ref-8
  9. ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%99%B3%E8%A3%95%E5%85%89_(%E5%A4%A7%E5%AE%B6%E6%A8%82)#cite_ref-9
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